They Are Not Ordinary

CHAPTER 1

PRESENT DAY

September 10, 2010

ASHTER STARR

"Are you nervous honey?" Thalia asked. That was my mom who was speaking. We have moved to a small town called Swanford. I never heard about this town but it was a very small town with only a few populations of people. For me, that was a relief for an introvert like me.

Since I was a little kid my family has been moving around to a lot of places because my father is always getting a promotion to some weird places, as growing up I was getting angry sometimes because we keep on moving but eventually I got used to it. The only time I remember enjoying moving and going to different places and school is when I was still a kid. Where you could just get a friend in just a second. not in high school though. It's much harder to connect with people in high school

"No mom, I'm not nervous" I lied. lying is much easier to avoid too many questions. but to be honest I was a little nervous.

"That's good my princess, I'm just worried, you know moms" She chuckled while she grabs my shoulders giving them a squeeze before handing me a paper bag that contains my lunch and snacks.

"I'm fine mom really" I gave her a small smile before turning to my dad who is named Oliver. My dad and I aren't that close because he is always away for work or something, unlike my mom he wasn't that emotional and he wasn't showy to his feelings.

"Good luck kid" He gave me a tight hug and he kissed my forehead "Anyways I'm not driving you today... because we have a gift for you"

"Please don't tell me it's a bike" I joked lightly as my dad took my hand and drag me outside, my mom was blindfolding me by using her hands. "Mom is this necessary? you don't need to blindfold me I'm not a kid anymore"

"Just trust us sweetie we are already outside" I heard my mom said. she was also guiding me with every step I take.

"Okay, we are here" Both my parents said in unison as we stopped at somewhere I can't see.

"I'm going to remove it now" My mom squealed as she removed her palms that was blocking my eyes as we stood outside in our garage, I was confused at first but when my eyes landed on a brand new Black Chevy Camaro my eyes widen and my jaw dropped to the floor.

"No way" I stood there frozen in my place, my mind and my body couldn't process what is happening yet.

"Yes way" My mom smiled. She is clearly happy to see my reaction.

"This is our gift to you since you passed your driving test last month I figure to give you something you always want and you earned it because you are always giving your best in your schools," Oliver said grinning from ear to ear clearly happy that I was happy for their gift.

"Oh my god shut up...I mean I'm sorry...this is mine? like mine mine?" I stuttered making my parents laugh at the sudden lack of my language, of course, I am still not believing that they bought me my dream car.

"Yes, it is all yours, enjoy kiddo," My dad said as he handed me the key to now my own car. as they gave me one last hug before they went inside our house.

"Ohh my gosh my baaaaaby" I cooed at my car. I ran my hand on the lid of the car as I walked to the driver's seat. I placed my bag in the passenger seat as I got in I turned my beautiful baby on. It roared to life making it music to my ears and a smirk formed on my lips.

The drive to the school was pretty neat because it's a very smooth ride and there is no traffic, unlike in my previous schools where my dad and I always get stuck in horrible traffic making our heads hurt from the beeping's and shouting, so far I am liking this town, it's so quiet and peaceful.

Finally, after a few minutes, I arrived at the school. I got out getting my bag from the passenger seat and I was getting nervous every second I step inside the building. I felt a lot of eyes on me as I continued to walk to the office to get my schedules and stuffs. I heard some whistle from the boys which I ignored because I always get that a lot every time I move to other schools, not to brag but to be honest I am good looking...

Finally, after walking through the hallway I reached the office. I entered and an old woman sat at her table typing in her computer.

"Uhm excuse me.. hi?" I interrupted politely making her look up at me and she gave me a warm smile.

"Oh hello sweetie, I'm sorry I didn't see you there I was busy typing the schedules and announcements, is there anything you need sweetheart?" She delightfully asked. Back in my old schools usually the secretaries are mean and rude for no reason, so this kind of person is rare, we don't see that every day.

"Yes miss, actually I am new here and I'm not so sure where I am supposed to go..." I answered politely.

"Oh yeah, right you are the new student I remember. Starr right? we don't get many new students here surprisingly" She chuckled and rose up to her seat to look in the cabinets.

"Here we go miss Ashter Starr, that is a lovely name" She smiled at me and I reciprocated it.

"Thank you, Miss..." I squinted my eyes through her name tag "Miss Teresa"

"Anyways I don't want to hold you for too long, here's your folder with all of your schedules and everything you need" She handed a brown folder to me as she went near the office phone and dialed a number.

"Thank you miss Teresa" I opened up the folder she gave to me and I see all of my classes in one pocket and the other one held my I.D and my biography and some information about the school.

"Hello, please send miss Aliana down, we have a new student and I need her to show the new student around" I looked up and silently thanking Miss Teresa again, and went back to look at my schedules again. Not to brag again but as a smart kid, I didn't have to take all of the required core classes I was suppose to take. instead, I got electives of my choice to fill them in.

After a few minutes, a black haired short girl walked in with a smile on her face. "Hi, Ms. Teresa nice to see you again how's your day?"

"It's going well so far thank you for asking Aliana"

"That's good for you Ms. Teresa" The smaller girl answered with a big smile on her face "So where is the new student?"

"She's right here sweetie," Teresa said while pointing at me. The smaller girl landed her eyes on me and her smile widen.

"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry I didn't see you there gosh," She said apologetically "Which is weird because you are way taller than me"

"It's okay don't worry about it" I brushed it off.

"Okay so welcome to Swanford High, I'm Aliana by the way I'm the school president" There was her bright smile again. President? Huh she is so small but people do look up to her.

"President? oh my god, am I supposed to bow at you or something? god, I'm sorry" I rambled and proceed to bow in front of her which made her and Teresa laugh.

"What an odd girl" Teresa shook her head lightly they are still laughing while I am here confused.

"No you don't need to do anything silly, I'm not the principal, I am only the president" She informed me, which I immediately felt embarrassed because of my stupidity.

"Oh right... sorry" I told her while scratching the back of my head. I do that when I feel embarrassed.

"I am Ashter by the way," I said as I stretch my hands out to her.

"No need to be sorry though, anyways It's nice to meet you Ashter," She told me as she shook my hand "We'll off we go thank you Ms. Teresa" She waved her goodbye and I did it too before we exit the office. I was glad this girl is happy to go lucky. Usually, people will get me irritated and make me think that I want to punch them. but with her, it's different because she is giving out happy vibes.

So far I am loving this school.

"Okay so first your homeroom" She clapped her hands together as she stopped walking and turned to me.

"Can I see your schedule? If you don't mind though?" She asked nicely

"Yeah sure," I said with no hesitation I handed her the folder which contains my schedules and stuffs.

"Nice you have Mrs. Lopez" She smiled "She's a great teacher and she is really nice but she expects you to do your best. Her classroom is right over there" Aliana directed me to the room and thankfully it wasn't too far from the main doors. It would be easier to remember and I wouldn't get lost tomorrow.

"Next you have Math with Mr. Sean, also very nice but tends to yell a lot, so don't do anything stupid" She giggled making me laugh too.

"By the way don't mind the boys around here that will come up to you considering you are a new shiny toy as of right now" She warned me causing me to chuckle a bit.

"I wouldn't worry about that because I'm not planning on getting hit on" I responded with a smirk. I don't really like relationships because they suck and they will just make you heartbroken.

"Good because there are a lot of f**k boys in here" She grimaced and I nodded. The bell rang and I saw everyone scurry to their classes.

"Okay, you ready for your first day?" She asked while walking me to my homeroom.

"Yeah I am but to be honest I'm a little nervous but I'll be fine I'm used to it" I shrugged as she gave me my folder back and I took it.

"You will be fine," She told me as she patted my shoulders, a huge grin plastered on her face.

"Thank you Aliana, thank you so much, if it wasn't for you I would be all over the place," I told her gratefully.

"No problem, I'm really glad I helped you, just tell me when you need anything my locker is 0187. but I will tell you I'm a little busy after this period but I can try to rush to meet you again if you want?" She offered.

"No it's okay, I got it from here" I thanked her again for the last time before walking into the classroom. Immediately everyone's eyes were on me. I can hear others whistle and some even look at me up and down looking like they want to devour me. I rolled my eyes and walked to the teacher.

"It's nice to meet you, sweetie, just take a seat to an empty spot right there" She pointed at my seat. I smiled before proceeding to my seat.

Like Aliana had warned me. A lot of guys turned to me asking for my number and if I need anything they will help me and stuff.

"Okay class let's start. Leave the poor girl alone Carl and get to your seat" The teacher sighed as she proceed to write some stuff on the board before going in front of the class to begin the lesson.

Oh well here goes a long boring ass day...

DAMIEN LOCKWOOD

"You didn't get to class again?!" Vincent yelled as he saw me sitting in the living room watching documentaries on the TV.

"No, what I am going to do there? Besides I graduated centuries ago" I deadpanned. School is boring and I don't want to keep going in that boring lame ass school.

"Don't be exaggerated that was only years ago" Vincent said as he took the remote from the coffee table and turn the TV off making me groan.

Vincent sat beside me and give me a knowing look. Which I know that he is going to scold me again.

"You need to keep on going in classes because we need to blend in so we can keep on hiding" Vincent patiently told me which made me shocked because I expected that he will shout at me again.

"Look just follow your brother's, I mean your best friends... Go with them at school, you guys are supposed to be with each other, not leaving them behind" Vincent added before he went to the kitchen leaving me alone.

I look at the clock to see if I still could get to school, I saw that it was seven thirty am, I could still make it to the second class if I leave now.

"Fine," I sighed in defeat as I went upstairs to get my backpack and to put some hoodie on.

"I'm leaving for school" I shouted to the kitchen.

"That's good" Vincent popped out in the living room with a small smile on his face.

"Whatever" I muttered to myself before going into the boring ass lame school.